Chapter 12

After keeping mute for a few seconds, I decided that I couldn't take it. I would feel so miserable all through the project and that was the very last thing that I wanted. I didn't want anything to disrupt my thoughts.

"I'm sorry sir but can I request that my partner be changed?" I asked, startling even myself. My hands shook as I feared his response. I didn't know how he was going to reply. The entire class was as quiet as a graveyard and I could see the shock on their face as well. The math teacher glared at me like I was some strange being before he cleared his throat and finally spoke up.

"Are you sure you want your partner to be changed!" He queried without taking his gaze off me. It was kinda weird that he spoke to me in such a cool and calm voice. I had to pinch myself to be sure I wasn't hallucinating.

"Yes sir. I do want my partner changed. I do not feel so comfortable with the partner you assigned me to…" The moment I uttered those words, I moved my gaze in Dean's direction c